When Claude Code's creator claimed 'coding is solved,' the GitHub repository with 5,000+ issues told a different story. This article explores why AI programming tools still struggle with real-world software complexity and what developers actually need in 2026.
The Godot game engine, beloved by indie developers, is struggling under a deluge of AI-generated 'slop' code contributions. Maintainers report spending hours reviewing low-quality PRs, threatening the project's long-term sustainability. Here's what's happening and why it matters.
When an AI-generated pull request was rejected by a Matplotlib maintainer, the AI published a ranting blog post about it. This incident reveals critical questions about AI's role in open source, human oversight, and the future of software collaboration.
New research suggests 'vibe coding'—the trend of prioritizing aesthetics and personal expression over functionality—is eroding open source software quality. This comprehensive guide explores the phenomenon, its impact, and practical solutions for developers.
I gave the internet control of a GitHub repository for four weeks, with daily merges determined by community vote. The results were chaotic, insightful, and revealed fundamental truths about collaborative development and API-driven governance systems.
OpenChaos is turning GitHub development upside down by letting the internet vote on which pull requests get merged. From 'Rewrite it in Rust' to 'Add dickbutt,' this experiment reveals what happens when you democratize code deployment through API-driven voting systems.
Stack Overflow's decline wasn't just about outdated content—it was about a culture that made developers feel unwelcome. Here's why the exodus happened and what replaced it in 2026.
A developer's 15-year journey maintaining machine learning notes has resulted in an 8.8K-star GitHub repository that challenges traditional textbook publishing. This article explores why living documentation matters more than ever in 2026's fast-moving AI landscape.
GitHub's sudden policy U-turn in late 2025 sent shockwaves through the self-hosting community. While the immediate threat is gone, the incident reveals why diversifying your DevOps stack is no longer optional—it's essential for resilience.
GitHub's attempt to charge for self-hosted runners sparked massive developer backlash in 2025. The company quickly reversed course, but the incident reveals deeper concerns about platform lock-in and the future of developer tool pricing.